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3. produce the sound you hear All this takes time We recommend getting a proper soundcard You can get a decent one these days for under 30 If you already have an adequate sound card try re installing the latest drivers for the sound card or try reducing the buffer sizes of the audio drivers You can do this in the Sound Studio II and Sound Studio Pro II programs by going to Audio Audio system settings where you can reduce the buffer sizes of the MME or ASIO drives I can t get any sound from my Evolution Software In your software go to Options Devices Here you will see a list of MIDI Inputs and MIDI outputs If you have MIDI inputs available if no driver names appear in the Output column you need to re install your soundcard or update the soundcard drivers The output column allows you to choose which output driver you want for generating the MIDI sounds Most soundcards will have an option such as FM synth or SBLive Synth Click on these driver names to use the sounds of your soundcard for playback of MIDI data If you just have a sound chip the software synth to select may be similar to Microsoft SW synth Click on the driver name of your choice Rule of Thumb Go back in to Devices and select the next MIDI output Click to de select the previous MIDI output and click OK Try the keyboard again Repeat this process for each MIDI output in turn until you can hear sound 7 Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual
4. stopped working after having been working fine since installation Switch off the unit and leave for 10 seconds Then restart your computer and try again Ifthe problem persists you may have to re install the drivers for the unit My drivers are listed in the Device Manager and are said to be working OK but the keyboard is not recognised in any software Win2000 and XP have a limitation to how many MIDI device drivers you can have installed at any one time There is no indication that you are using the maximum number of drivers the drivers will install as if there is not a problem To fix this problem Go to http www evolution co uk support faq index html and locate the above question You will find a link to an exe file that will solve this problem for you have plugged in a sustain pedal to my Evolution keyboard but it works the wrong way round The polarity of the sustain pedal is calculated by the keyboard when it is powered up On power up the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the OFF position So if you want the sustain pedal to be off when it is unpressed make sure the pedal is unpressed when you power up When I press a key there is a delay before I hear any sound This delay is known as latency Latency with MIDI signals is usually due to the soft synth you are using MIDI data is simply control data The MIDI is read by the soft synth The soft synth then completes a large num ber of complex calculations in order to
5. M AUDIO eKeys 37 user manual http www manuallib com file 2658087 From ManualLib com ManualLib com collects and classifies the global product instrunction manuals to help users access anytime and anywhere helping users make better use of products Home http www manuallib com Chinese http www shuomingshuku com Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual EVOLUTION eKeys37 Tested To Comply With C FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conne
6. SB Audio Device as the MIDI input The Piano set in PictureBoard enables you to play the keyboard like a grand piano Go on give it a try About the Keyboard Each white key on the eKeys is labelled with a letter The letter represents the note you play Although the black keys are not labelled they also have names The name of a black key will be something like F or Eb If a black key is expressed with a sign itis referring to the black key above the white note For example F refers to the black key above F If a black key is expressed with a b sign it is referring to the black key below the white note For example Eb refers to the black key below E So as an example the black Key between C and D3 is both C and Db The keyboard is sectioned into octaves There are 12 notes in an octave 5 black notes and 7 white notes Play the bottom key labelled F on the keyboard This will light up the corresponding key on the onscreen keyboard in PictureBoard Now press the next F along on your eKeys The key that now lights up on the PictureBoard keyboard is 1 octave higher Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Setting up the Software Before you use the software it s a good idea to set up it up so that it is communicating with the eKeys properly Once you have set this up your settings will be saved so that each time you open the software it will be communicating with the eKeys straight away If you have not done so alrea
7. ct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft und Hardware GmbH ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Soft und Hardware GmbH DirectX is copyright 2002 Microsoft Sound Studio Il PictureBoard and Music Teacher are copyright 2003 Evolution Electronics Ltd All rights reserved D un z Q D M AUDIO comparty This Manual http www manuallib com file 2658087 Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Evolution eKeys computer music package The package contains the eKeys USB music keyboard along with software covering diverse approaches to learning and making music on your PC computer PictureBoard is an exciting tool for general early learning and musical fun You can play sounds and trigger pictures using the eKeys keyboard which helps to teach essentials such as numbers animal names and the alphabet Comes with a huge collection of pictures and soundsets to keep everyone entertained Music Teacher contains lessons and practise guides so you can learn from scratch or simply run through a quick refreshment course Use the software to grade your ability to play both notes and rhythm Sound Studi
8. dy install Music teacher v3 0 and Sound Studio Il Open up Music Teacher or Sound Studio II by double clicking on the icon on your desktop Play the eKeys keyboard Can you hear any sound If so all is good and you can go on to set up the other program If not select Devices from the Options menu MIDI Devices in Sound Studio Il Here you have a list of MIDI inputs and outputs Make sure the eKeys is selected as the MIDI input device If you plugged the eKeys straight in to Windows XP and are not using Evolution s drivers the eKeys will be called USB Audio Device In all other cases the eKeys will be called USB MIDI in In the MIDI Outputs you should select the output with synth or synthesis in the name Make sure it is the only MIDI output that is selected Selected devices are highlighted blue Click on OK to save the settings You should now be able to hear a piano sound when you play the eKeys If not go back in to Devices and select the next MIDI output Click to de select the previous MIDI output and click OK Try the eKeys again Repeat this process for each MIDI output in turn until you can hear sound 6 This Manual http www manuallib com file 2658087 iano D Acoustic Grand Piano Bright Acoustic Piano P Electric grand Piano B Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano 1 b Electric Piano 2 6 Harpsichord Clavinet hromatic Percussion 8 Celesta 9 Glockenspiel 0 Music Box 1 Vibraphone 2 Marimba 3 X
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10. ed Syn Pad 93 Metal Syn Pad 94 Halo Syn Pad 95 Sweep Syn Pad Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Synth Effects 96 SFX Rain 97 SFX Soundtrack 98 SFX Crystal 99 SFX Atmosphere 100 SFX Brightness 101 SFX Goblins 102 SFX Echoes 103 SFX Sci Fi Ethnic 104 Sitar 105 Banjo 106 Shamisen 107 Koto 108 Kalimba 109 Bag Pipe 110 Fiddle 111 Shanai Percussive 112 Tinkle Bell 113 Agogo 114 Steel Drums 115 Woodblock 116 Taiko Drum 117 Melodic Tom 118 Syn Drum 119 Reverse Cymbal Sound Effects 120 Guitar Fret Noise 121 Breath Noise 122 Seashore 123 Bird Tweet 124 Telephone Ring 125 Helicopter 126 Applause 127 Gun Shot Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Caution Electro Static Discharge Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit to malfunction In such case unplug the unit and plug in again to restore normal operation Pour toutes les mises 4 jour de documents et manuels francais veuillez visiter la page web www evolution co uk manuals Aktuelle deutsche Bedienungsanleitungen finden Sie unter www evolution co uk manuals Para accedera manuales y documentaci n actualizada por favor visite www evolution co uk manuals Per ottenere tutte le documentazioni italiane aggiornate visitate www evolution co uk manuals 10 This Manual http www manuallib com file 2658087 Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Trouble Shooting My Evolution hardware suddenly
11. mp Mac OSX If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X you can now simply plug the keyboard in to an available USB port Because the eKeys keyboard is class compliant it will work with out any further installation Installing Drivers For Windows 98 ME 1 Power up your PC Insert the eKeys Installer CD ROM The installer should open automatically If not select run from the start menu and type d setup exe where d is your CD ROM drive then press ENTER Click on install drivers Follow instructions on screen When finished exit setup Plug in the eKeys am Windows will proceed with the installation of a USB driver and a MIDI driver Please re start your PC once the installation is complete Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 1 Power up your PC Insert the eKeys Installer CD ROM The installer should open automatically If not select run from the start menu and type d setup exe where d is your CD ROM drive then press ENTER Click on Driver Installer Follow instructions on screen When finished exit setup Plug in the eKeys keyboard Windows will automatically recognise the keyboard and ask for the Evolution Installer CD ROM 7 Select the CD ROM drive and click OK Windows will then ask you to select the CD ROM drive again for the MIDI driver 8 If Windows reports the drivers have not been digitally signed click on Continue Installation 9 Select the drive once more 10 Click OK Please restart your
12. o is your complete PC recording studio Record tracks using both MIDI and audio and use the extensive editing tools and other features to make professional sound ing compositions We hope you will have as much fun playing and working with eKeys as we had creating it Now it is time to unleash your creativity What s In The Package Your Evolution eKeys package should contain the following items e Evolution eKeys USB keyboard e User Manual e eKeys Installer CD ROM If any of the above listed items are missing please contact the retailer you purchased the product from About The Manual This instruction manual covers the operation of the eKeys USB keyboard We do not explain how to set it up however with third party music software Most programs will work straight away with the eKeys keyboard To learn about the included software PictureBoard Music Teacher and Sound Studio please insert the eKeys Installer CD Rom and click Software Installation Once installed you can read more about how to operate these great programs in their respective help menus Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Evolution eKeys Keyboard User Manual Before You Connect Your Keyboard You are probably eager to plug in your eKeys keyboard and get started but it s sensible to check the installation documentation first The single USB cable not only powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system Windows XP a
13. ylophone 4 Tubular bells 5 Dulcimer Organ 6 Drawbar Organ 7 Percussive Organ 8 Rock Organ 9 Church Organ PO Reed Organ P1 Accordion P2 Harmonica P3 Tango Accordion R4 Nylon Acoustic P5 Steel Acoustic P6 Jazz Electric P7 Clean Electric P8 Muted Electric P9 Overdrive BO Distorted B1 Harmonics Useful MIDI data General MIDI Instruments Bass 32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass 36 Slap Bass 1 37 Slap Bass 2 38 Syn Bass 1 39 Syn Bass 2 Strings Orchestra 40 Violin 41 Viola 42 Cello 43 Contrabass 44 Tremolo Strings 45 Pizzicato Strings 46 Orchestral Harp 47 Timpani Ensemble 48 String Ensemble 1 49 String Ensemble 2 Slow 50 Syn Strings 1 51 Syn Strings 2 52 Choir Aahs 53 Voice Oohs 54 Syn Choir 55 Orchestral Hit Brass 56 Trumpet 57 Trombone 58 Tuba 59 Muted Trumpet 60 French Horn 61 Brass Section 61 Syn Brass 1 62 Syn Brass 2 Reed 64 Soprano Sax 65 Alto Sax 66 Tenor Sax 67 Baritone Sax 68 Oboe 69 English Horn 70 Bassoon 71 Clarinet Pipe 72 Piccolo 73 Flute 74 Recorder 75 Pan Flute 76 Bottle Blow 77 Shakuhachi 78 Whistle 79 Ocarina Synth Lead 80 Syn Square Wave 81 Syn Sawtooth Wave 82 Syn Calliope 83 Syn Chiff 84 Syn Charang 85 Syn Voice 86 Syn Fifths Sawtooth Wave 87 Syn Brass amp Lead Synth Pad 88 New Age Syn Pad 89 Warm Syn Pad 90 Polysynth Syn Pad 91 Choir Syn Pad 92 Bow
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